vuShell(FileName)
vuShell(*CSTRING), Long
Description
Runs a file with its associated executable. For example, opening a Word document will launch Microsoft Word.
| Function |
Separate File/Params |
Working Folder |
Delay |
Wait |
Notes |
| vuShell |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Simple shell launch that honors Windows file associations. |
| vuShellDelay |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
Shell launch after a startup delay. |
| vuShellEx |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Preferred shell launch when you want file and parameters passed separately. |
| vuShellExDelay |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Shell launch with separate parameters plus startup delay. |
Parameters
| Parameter |
Data Type |
Description |
| FileName |
CSTRING(256) |
Fully qualified path and name of the file to run. |
Returns
A LONG value containing the instance handle of the application that was run.
Example
FileName = 'MyDocument.doc'
AppHandle = vuShell(FileName)
IF AppHandle
MESSAGE('Application launched successfully.')
ELSE
MESSAGE('Failed to launch application.')
END
Notes
vuShell relies on the file association defined in Windows.- Use
vuShellEx when you need separate parameters, a working folder, or control over window display.